Highway 2 Mt. Ayr Iowa, Mount Ayr, IA 50854 - Ringgold County

This dynamic Ringgold County hunting farm consists of 118.92 acres of WRP and 28.13 acres of mature hardwoods. In collaboration with the NRCS, this farm has been extensively managed to provide habitat for threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, waterfowl, and other wetland- and grassland-dependent species, while improving soil health and water quality. This WRP tract offers a tremendous value and provides the wildlife habitat and phenomenal hunting opportunities that would take years to replicate on your own. The wildlife on this farm is absolutely incredible and the sign is everywhere. Trophy whitetails with a documented harvest of a 196 inch monster have been taken on the farm. The east and west marshes offer great duck hunting and the amount of pheasant, quail, and turkey on the farm is impressive. This farm truly offers the hunter endless opportunities and is sure to create lasting memories! Call today for your private tour.

Property Features

-147+/- deeded acres

-118.92 acres landowner partnership with the NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program

-28.13 acres of mature hardwoods

-Dynamic and diverse hunting

-WRP tract offering tremendous value

-1.5 hrs from Des Moines

-2 miles west of Mt. Ayr

-Almost 1 mile of Walnut Creek running through the property providing a highway for deer

-Lenient compatible use agreement allows for management practices outside nesting season

-Dikes and levees can be mowed

-Trails may be mowed

-Prescribed fires allowed

-Food plots allowed up to 5% or 5.9 acres on the WRP easement

-2 marshes with a water control structure on the east marsh

-Abundant wildlife including deer, ducks, turkey, pheasant, quail all present

-Deer sign everywhere including beat down trails, scrapes, and rubs

-Minutes from 1,500 acre Mt. Ayr Wildlife Management Area and 60 acre Walnut Lake, offering additional hunting and fishing